Vinted Members Express Anger About Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
